Montréal to New Orleans (YUL–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,394 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 31 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 5h 5m ACAMDL → AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to New Orleans flights
BNA Nashville 5h 10m ACUA → WN Nashville (BNA) to New Orleans flights
DTW Detroit 5h 21m ACAMAV → DLKEWS Detroit (DTW) to New Orleans flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 5h 21m ACAV → MX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to New Orleans flights
STL St Louis 5h 40m AC → WN St Louis (STL) to New Orleans flights
DCA Washington 5h 41m ACUA → AABAWN Washington (DCA) to New Orleans flights
IAD Dulles 5h 46m ACAVCM → ACAZCM Dulles (IAD) to New Orleans flights
YYZ Toronto 5h 49m ACADAM → ACSN Toronto (YYZ) to New Orleans flights
TPA Tampa 5h 50m AC → MXWN Tampa (TPA) to New Orleans flights
LGA New York 5h 51m AAACDL → AADLWN New York (LGA) to New Orleans flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Montréal to New Orleans
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,394 mi 3h 38m nonstop -1h behind

YUL–MSY has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore YUL Routes MSY Routes YUL Live Flights MSY Live Flights YUL Delays MSY Delays
All flights from New Orleans (MSY) New Orleans to Montréal flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YUL to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
ATL ~5h 5m BNA ~5h 10m DTW ~5h 21m RDU ~5h 21m STL ~5h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,099
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YUL → MSY
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
87%
Return
MSY → YUL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YUL delays → MSY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Montréal

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric YUL→MSY BTV→MSY YOW→MSY
Distance from YUL – 75 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 3h 38m 3h 23m 2h 57m
Departure OTP 79% – –
Burlington (BTV) to New Orleans flights · Ottawa (YOW) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of YUL with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Montréal.
YUL: EDT · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 5:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
1,394 mi / 2,243 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 38m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to YUL

The 747 Express bus runs 24/7 from downtown Montréal (Berri-UQAM and Lionel-Groulx métro stations) to Trudeau in 45–60 minutes for CAD $11 with a OPUS card or $11 cash. STM métro does not reach the airport; the 747 Express bus handles the city-airport connection. Taxis from downtown are metered at roughly CAD $45–55.Uber and Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones at departures level. Driving via Highway 20 West is straightforward; the airport has structured parking directly attached to the terminal starting at CAD $5/30 min, with economy lots farther out.

Facts

YUL–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montréal to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance1,394 mi / 2,243 km
Flight time3h 38m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YUL
Full nameMontreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 m
Destination: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YUL to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take about 3h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 1,394 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Montréal.
Yes, return flights from MSY to YUL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BTV and YOW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from YUL to MSY

Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YUL to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YUL to MSY is about 3 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,394 miles (2,243 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burlington (BTV) and Ottawa (YOW).